Meghan Markle and Harry warned against climate debate interference – 'No Royal should'
MEGHAN MARKLE and Prince Harry have come under fire after speaking out on the risks of inaction on climate change, sparking concerns the couple is breaching impartiality customs.
Meghan Markle and Harry should be ‘apolitical’ says expert
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been criticised after the Duke of Sussex hinted the couple had decided to only have two children "maximum" to limit their impact on the environment. Members of the Royal Family are traditionally tasked with impartiality on all political issues so Meghan and Harry ruffled some feathers for candidly sharing their concern. Institute of Public Affairs's Gideon Rozner told Sky News Australia: "I don't think it's a good idea for any royal to be this active in the climate debate.
"In a constitutional monarchy, the Royal Family should be apolitical – this is not some universally-accepted position, this is a serious economic issue for Britain.
"Britain will have to debate serious parliamentary measures that will be a huge hand break on its economy."
Former Prime Minister Theresa May committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 in an effort to "leave this world in a better condition than what we inherited" but the issue is set to remain contentious over the next few years.
Mr Rozner added: "I don't think it's right that anybody from the Royal Family is interfering in the deliberations of a democratically-elected Parliament."
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I’ve always had a connection and a love for nature
Meghan Markle this month was revealed as the guest-editor for the September issue of British Vogue and the Duchess of Sussex included an interview husband Harry conducted with conservationist Jane Goodall in the magazine.
In the interview, the Duke of Sussex admitted to having a strong "connection and love" for nature and wanting to leave the next generation a healthy planet.
Prince Harry said: "I think, weirdly, because of the people that I’ve met and the places that I’ve been fortunate enough to go to, I’ve always had a connection and a love for nature.
“I view it differently now, without question but I’ve always wanted to try and ensure that, even before having a child and hoping to have children.”
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As Dr Goodall lamented the risks of excessive population growth worldwide, the British conservationist warned the Duke and Duchess not to have "too many" children.
The prince was quick to say he and his wife had planned for "two, maximum," as he added: "I’ve always thought: this place is borrowed.
"And, surely, being as intelligent as we all are, or as evolved as we all are supposed to be, we should be able to leave something better behind for the next generation.”
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry welcomed son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor in May but the couple signalled they would be happy to expand their family soon.
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Following the released of the interviews, royal sources suggested Prince Harry attended a meeting at the secretive Google Camp gathering in Sicily and delivered a rousing speech barefoot to 300 A-listers.
Buckingham Palace told Express.co.uk they “would not be commenting on this”.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have focused much of their attention on charities promoting better environmental behaviour, focusing their social media presence on individuals, charities and associations they deem outstanding in their efforts to improve people's impact on the planet.
Earlier this week Meghan and Harry unfollowed all accounts they followed on their Instagram profile and urged their supporters to nominate people making a difference in their communities through their work.
Harry and Meghan said: “For the month of August we look to you for help.
“We want to know who YOUR Force for Change is.... Each month, we change the accounts we follow to highlight various causes, people or organisations doing amazing things for their communities and the world at large."